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17-11-2004, 20:37
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| Briskodian | Sunny Patch Hello I have recently bought a one year old Skoda Fabia but have found it very uncomfortable to drive because of the design of the accelerator pedal. Regardless of how I position the seat, I find the pedal too high and consequently am having to hold my foot/leg in an uncomfortable position in order to drive. As well as the high angle of the pedal, I find it is also too far away from the interior wall of the car to enable me to rest my foot when driving. I do not have particularly small feet! Has anyone come across this problem and, if so, have you any advice to rectify it? Grateful for your help. |
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17-11-2004, 21:29
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| Briskodian | Sorry about all that but welcome anyway 
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17-11-2004, 23:24
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| Ask your friendly dealer if they have any suggestions. I havent found the pedals uncomfortable ( size 8.5's), but I found I did have to adjust my foot position i.e heel for the heel/toe - accel / Brake but after a couple of attempts found a suitable position. Good luck  Steve
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17-11-2004, 23:31
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| Hello and Welcome, how about keeping the accelerator pushed closer to the floor!!! lol
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17-11-2004, 23:52
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| This is a common problem with the Fabia. The only solution is to contact your supplying dealer and see whether he can do you a good deal on an Octavia.....  Seriously though, it's probably just a trait of the car and welcome to the site btw. |
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18-11-2004, 08:54
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. wonder if we could get you and Q in a furby together  . How many miles on you're furby now Martin, i'm just about to hit 11k,in only 5 months. seems to be running rather well at the moment  cheers Jonno.
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18-11-2004, 09:01
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18-11-2004, 10:02
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| Briskodian  Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bolton
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18-11-2004, 20:16
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| Briskodian | Thanks No solutions yet but thanks to all who responded to pedal problem. |
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18-11-2004, 20:28
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| I have size 11's and this is oen of the most comfortable cars I have every had. It did take me time to get the seat distance and height correct. the rake adjustable wheel is a nice touch. As the the foot rest I find it depends on what shoes I have on. I have a VRS dont know if the adjustments are any different? You could try an after market seat...
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